John Grant - POLLINATE Spotlight

JOHN GRANT Selected Work JULY 2023

JOHN GRANT Artist Statement - “Language of Color” Series Since I can remember, I’ve been attracted to color—aware that it evokes a visceral response in me—something different than spoken word or musical harmony. To me there is something emotional and intuitively interactive about pure colors and forms in relationship to each other.

In this work I decided to explore the potential of the tools that I’ve been using to create my more traditional, photographically oriented work. Specifically, the latest digital editing tools, together with my 8 color printer that utilizes archival pigment inks.

Working with the smoothest possible color gradients, overlays, and a very broad palette of colors, I have tried to create a cohesive body of work that has continuity and a sense of style that seems meaningful and provocative.

In many cases, this is meditative work, the meaning of which will be different for each viewer.

At best, I hope the audience will relate to some internal and universal essence. As always in my work, a way to communicate at a deeper level.

Seedling (Paper Gardens Series), 2020 Photography, colored projection on frosted acetate, matte fine-art paper 30 x 30 inches, edition of 15 $1,900

Spring Tea (Paper Gardens Series), 2020 Photography, colored projection on frosted acetate, matte fine-art paper 30 x 30 inches, edition of 15 $1,900

Origami Evening (Paper Gardens Series), 2020 Photography, colored projection on frosted acetate, matte fine-art paper 30 x 30 inches, edition of 15 $1,900

Tureen de Jardin (Paper Gardens Series), 2020 Photography, colored projection on frosted acetate, matte fine-art paper 30 x 30 inches, edition of 15 $1,900

White Cleome (Cubism Series), 2022 Photography on metallic photo paper, edition of 12 13 x 13 inches $1,200

Pink Cleome (Cubism Series), 2022 Photography on metallic photo paper, edition of 12 13 x 13 inches $1,200

Red Zinnia (Cubism Series), 2021 Photography on metallic photo paper 12 x 12 inches, edition of 12 $1,200

Out of Bounds (Cubism Series), 2021 Photography on metallic photo paper 12 x 12 inches, edition of 12 $1,200

Rabbit Rain (Language of Color Series), 2022 Digital archival print, edition of 15 30 x 30 inches on 36 inch matte paper $1,900

Sheep (Language of Color Series), 2022 Digital archival print, edition of 15 30 x 30 inches on 36 inch matte paper $1,900

Pillows (Language of Color Series), 2022 Digital archival print, edition of 15 30 x 30 inches on 36 inch matte paper $1,900

Fresh (Language of Color Series), 2022 Digital archival print, edition of 15 30 x 30 inches on 36 inch matte paper $1,900

Lucky Toss (Voyage Series), 2023 Acrylic on paper 24 x 18 inches $1,200 unframed

Small Sign (Voyage Series), 2023 Acrylic and collage on paper 24 x 18 inches $1,200 unframed

Afternoon Awning (Voyage Series), 2023 Acrylic, oil, and charcoal on canvas 30 x 30 inches $3,400

Playground (Voyage Series), 2023 Acrylic, oil and enamel on canvas 38.5 x 38.5 inches $4,000

John Grant Abbreviated CV EDUCATION B.A.

University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA

SELECT EXHIBITIONS 2023 2019 2018 2018

Pollinate, group exhibition, Page Bond Gallery, Richmond, VA Skyward, solo show at Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, Virginia Attraction, solo show at Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia Herald 4, 12 paintings, Richmond Virginia Public Library, curated by David R. White

SELECT COLLECTIONS University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Viriginia United States Federal Reserve, Richmond, Virginia Capital One, Richmond, Virginia Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia